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Clark County Elections

2024 General Election

Initial results will be announced about 8:30pm.

Military and overseas ballots mailed: September 20
Deadline to register or update existing registration:
Online: October 28
In person: November 5

Ballots mailed: October 18
Election Day: November 5
Mail-in deadline: Postmarked by November 5
Ballot box deadline: November 5, 8pm
Election certification: November 26

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